The stage is set for Blackburn and Middlesbrough to clash in the England Championship on 22.08.2026. With both teams evenly matched, this game is predicted to be a nail-biter. We've analyzed the tactics, player performances, and past encounters of Blackburn and Middlesbrough. Check out our comprehensive prediction, and gear up to make an informed bet based on our thorough analysis.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 5 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Swansea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 10 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Blackburn | 26.12.2025 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 04.04.2025 | 0-2 |
| FA Cup | Middlesbrough | Blackburn | 11.01.2025 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Blackburn | 27.11.2024 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Blackburn | 16.03.2024 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 16.09.2023 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 29.12.2022 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Blackburn | 15.10.2022 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 24.01.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Wolves | Blackburn | 14.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Burton Albion | Blackburn | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Huddersfield | Blackburn | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Strasbourg | Blackburn | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nottingham Forest | Blackburn | 22.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Blackburn | Barnsley | 18.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Blackburn | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Leicester | 02.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Blackburn | 22.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Coventry | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Lincoln | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Middlesbrough | Wrexham | 07.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Middlesbrough | Espanyol | 01.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Middlesbrough | Huddersfield | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Celtic | Middlesbrough | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Hull City | Middlesbrough | 23.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Southampton | Middlesbrough | 12.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Southampton | 09.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Wrexham | Middlesbrough | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Watford | 25.04.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Blackburn VS Middlesbrough
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
htmlThere's something quietly fascinating about this fixture. Blackburn hosting Middlesbrough might not grab the back pages, but the data tells a story that serious fans — and smart bettors — absolutely need to hear.
Boro arrive at Ewood Park sitting fourth in the early Championship table, fresh off a 2-1 win over Lincoln. Blackburn, meanwhile, sit eighth after drawing with Wolves on the opening weekend. The bookmakers have made their call — Middlesbrough are favourites at 2.10, with Blackburn a big 3.40 to win on home soil.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these sides is absolutely extraordinary. Look through the last twenty meetings and you'll find a pattern that should stop you in your tracks. These two teams have drawn 0-0 on no fewer than five separate occasions. Four of the last six Championship meetings have ended level. The most recent encounter between them — back in March — finished 0-0 at this very ground.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Middlesbrough's early-season form makes them a comfortable favourite. Their injury list heading into this game is significant. Conway, Hunt, and Morris are all confirmed missing through injury. Bangura is questionable. That's real depth being stripped away before a tricky away trip.
Tactically, this match sets up as a genuine battle in midfield. Boro will want to control possession and limit Blackburn's transitions. But with key attacking options missing, their ability to convert that control into goals is genuinely in doubt. Blackburn showed resilience in holding Wolves to a 2-2 last week, and they're dangerous on the counter-attack when the space opens up.
The betting angle here is crystal clear to me. The Draw at 3.10 represents outstanding value given everything the data is screaming. Under 2.5 goals is another market worth serious consideration — this fixture simply does not produce goal fests. Five of the last ten meetings produced under two goals combined.
My bold prediction: this ends 0-0 or 1-1. I'm backing the Draw at 3.10 with real confidence. If you want to add some spice, back Under 2.5 goals alongside it.
Two clubs who know each other inside out, meeting again under the Championship lights. Sometimes the most interesting story isn't on the scoresheet — it's in the value hiding in plain sight.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri Ribeiro | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| H. Pickering | England | 27 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| O. Afolayan | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| A. Pears | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| T. Cantwell | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| A. Forshaw | England | 34 | Midfielder | 174 | 71 |
| B. Tóth | Hungary | 28 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 79 |
| Y. Ohashi | Japan | 30 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| S. McLoughlin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 191 | 70 |
| R. Morishita | Japan | 29 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| H. Carter | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 67 |
| A. Guðjohnsen | Iceland | 24 | Attacker | 187 | n/a |
| Sidnei Tavares | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 76 |
| R. Alebiosu | England | 24 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| J. Garrett | England | 23 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| Kristi Montgomery | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| George Christopher John Pratt | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Fevrier | England | 23 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
| A. Henriksson | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| Tom Atcheson | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neto Borges | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 185 | 89 |
| C. Brittain | England | 28 | Defender | 181 | 77 |
| G. Edmundson | England | 29 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| L. Ayling | England | 35 | Defender | 185 | 72 |
| J. McLaughlin | Scotland | 38 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 82 |
| S. Dieng | Senegal | 31 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 90 |
| M. Whittaker | England | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 69 |
| A. Malanda | France | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| S. Brynn | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 75 |
| S. Berhalter | USA | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| J. Sarmiento | Ecuador | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| K. Joseph | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| Leo Castledine | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. McCabe | England | 20 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| M. Arfsten | USA | 25 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| J. Dede | Scotland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Lankshear | England | 21 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| F. Cartwright | England | 19 | Midfielder | 185 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Daley | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| C. Ibeh | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough match odds
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